Colt 933
The Colt 933 is a compact carbine based on the AR-15 and M16 rifle produced by Colt starting in 1995. Due to their compact size, the short-barreled Colt 933 continues to be used by various US Special Forces and by some foreign forces, including Israeli Special Forces.
| Colt Model 933, 5.56 mm | |
|---|---|
| Type | Carbine |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1995 - present |
| Used by | See Users |
| Wars | War on Terror |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Colt Defense |
| Produced | 1965–present |
| No. built | 1,800 |
| Variants | M4A1, |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 2.44 kg (5.4 lb) empty 2.64 kg (5.8 lb) with 30 rounds |
| Length | 680 mm (27 in) (stock retracted) 762 mm (30.0 in) (stock extended) |
| Barrel length | 292 mm (11.5 in), 254 mm (10.0 in) (standard CAR-15) |
| Cartridge | 5.56×45mm (.223 Remington) |
| Action | Gas-operated, rotating bolt |
| Rate of fire | 700–950 round/min cyclic[1] |
| Feed system | 30-round box magazine or other STANAG Magazines. |
References
- M4 5.56 mm Carbine Archived June 16, 2011, at the Wayback Machine. Colt.
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